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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.76, 1,872 and 426.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.76, 1,872 and 426.12 is: 639.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.76 : 1,872 = 426.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.76/1,872 = 426.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.76x = 1,872 × 426.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.76x = 797,696.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,696.64/1,247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.30

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